Ford Explorer ST 400 or Ford Kuga PHEV 225: which has more power?

Ford Explorer ST 400 produces 405 hp and 563 Nm torque vs 370 Nm, versus 224 hp for Ford Kuga PHEV 225. Ford Explorer ST 400 leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Ford Explorer ST 400 or the Ford Kuga PHEV 225?

Ford Explorer ST 400 is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 5.1s vs 9.2s for Ford Kuga PHEV 225, a gap of 4.1s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Ford Explorer ST 400 or the Ford Kuga PHEV 225?

Ford Explorer ST 400 has a clear edge over the Ford Kuga PHEV 225 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Ford Explorer ST 400 or Ford Kuga PHEV 225: which has more power?

Ford Explorer ST 400 has about 80% more power than the Ford Kuga PHEV 225. On torque, Ford Explorer ST 400 also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Ford Explorer ST 400 vs Ford Kuga PHEV 225: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

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FordPetrol

Explorer ST 400

405 hp · 563 Nm · 2,180 kg · 2020

FordPHEV

Kuga PHEV 225

224 hp · 370 Nm · 1,882 kg · 2020

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Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Ford

Explorer ST 400

5,38kg/hpratio better by 3,02 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	405 hp	Pending
Torque	563 Nm
Weight	2 180 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	10-speed torque-converter automatic

Ford

Kuga PHEV 225

8,40kg/hpcompensated by −298 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	224 hp	Pending
Torque	370 Nm
Weight	1 882 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	CVT

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Explorer ST 400 or Kuga PHEV 225?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of Explorer ST 400?

Data not available.

Explorer ST 400 or Kuga PHEV 225: for what use?

Explorer ST 400: 405 hp, ratio 5,38 kg/hp. Kuga PHEV 225: 224 hp, ratio 8,40 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Explorer ST 400 vs Kuga PHEV 225?

Explorer ST 400: 240 km/h. Kuga PHEV 225: 200 km/h.